Stampede Program 1996

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Dedication 1996

In Memory of Bob Alexander

We dedicate Atlantic Stampede '96 to Bob Alexander, 58, owner of Pro Rodeo Productions, who passed away on Jan. 16, 1996. For without Bob, there might not be an Atlantic Stampede.


Bob had faith in ASGRA before it had produced its first rodeo. He took a liking to us and helped us to understand the sport and lifestyle we call rodeo. Bob loved rodeo animals and he loved rodeo competitors. He taught us to love our sport and to take care of each other behind the chutes and in the arena. He was a friend, supporter, instructor for our roughstock schools, or stock contractor for four rodeos and a mentor to many of us.

When we first met Bob, it was a snowy day in April 1992 at our first chute dogging and steer riding rodeo school. Most of us were new to rodeo and Bob was certainly new to "gay" rodeo. But Bob never even considered going "easy" on us. He had a way of challenging gus, whether it was with an instructive word or frustrated scowl. Our worst fear was that he might take a swat at the seat of our pants with a cane that was, to us, his trademark. Of course he didn't. But he knew the threat would come in handy.

The gay part of us was no challenge for Bob. Though he probably saw us as somewhat queer, he realized that his first duty was to make us all into cowboys, no matter what it took. Bob was not one to turn away from a struggle. Afterall, he was a cowboy too.

For more than three decades, Bob participated in all aspects of rodeo. He was always dedicated to giving his best as a performer and as a rodeo producer. He worked as a pickup man and bullfighter in his younger days. Contestants through the industry also considered Bob an outstanding rodeo judge. "Rodeo was his life," days Debbie Alexander, his wife.

combining his arena experience, busyness knowledge and comprehension of sports marketing, Bob merged together one of the top family entertainment touring attractions in the nation. His ability to recognize top quality livestock and outstanding talent made his rodeos truly among the best. The board of directors of the International Gay rodeo Association (IGRA) this past summer named Bob recipient of the Directors Appreciation Award for his support of ASGRA.

We'll miss you Bob, but we'll never forget you. For as long as we have rodeo, you'll always be there with us -- pushing us for that next competition, trying to make us better than we ever thought we could be, telling us to take care of ourselves, take care of our animals, and take care of each other.

You will be part of every Atlantic Stampede.

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